Mt Mee is a fantastic climb of 5.5km and 5-6% gradient, with scenic views to enjoy if you are doing it at a leisurely pace.… Go to Article
Day: October 28, 2018
Making soap in Palestine
Over 330,000 people live in the ancient city of Nablus.
It was once the economic capital of Palestine.
Everyday life is difficult.… Go to Article
‘Making welfare great again’?
This tongue-in-cheek slogan ended up a highly successful day for the anti-poverty network in Brisbane. After only one year of operation, they managed to pull off a well attended conference called “we deserve a living: no excuse for poverty”.… Go to Article
Supporting Union Aid Abroad (APHEDA)
The Big Ride had a blast at the Union Aid Abroad APHEDA trivia night. The Big Ride team came second! and we had a great time catching up with many old and new friends!… Go to Article
Governments leasing National Parks to the wealthy
In the early 1970s I worked, for a short time, on Fraser island as a yardman. My duties included watering and tending the grass on the airstrip so that the rich could fly in on Friday night from Sydney or Brisbane and stay at the ‘Polynesian Village’ called Orchid Beach resort.… Go to Article
Crisis theory : The law of a tendency of the rate of profit to fall
WBT publishers this short talk by Marxist historian Humphrey McQueen about the crises of capitalism. Humphrey is a regular guest on Melbourne’s 3CR, solidarity breakfast program.… Go to Article